New Report: There Are 6 Types of Workers. Understanding Them Can Help You Beat the Great Resignation

• They seek out work that fascinates or inspires them.
• They are motivated by the pursuit of mastery.
• They enjoy being valued for their expertise, although they are less concerned with status in the broader sense.
• Artisans typically desire a high degree of autonomy to practice their craft and place the least importance on camaraderie of all the archetypes.

Strengths: well positioned to solve the most complex challenges.

Weaknesses: can be aloof and lose sight of bigger objectives.

• They value freedom and experiences. They seek out careers that provide a high degree of variety and excitement.
• Explorers place higher-than-average importance on autonomy. They are also more willing to trade security for flexibility.
• They don't rely on their job for a sense of identity, often exploring multiple occupations during their lifetime.
• They have a pragmatic approach to professional development, obtaining only the level of expertise needed.

Strengths: will enthusiastically throw themselves at whatever task is required of them.

Weaknesses: can be directionless or lack conviction. 

• They are motivated by professional success, and value status and compensation.
• They are forward planners who can be relatively risk averse, as they opt for well-trodden paths to success.
• Strivers are willing to tolerate less variety so long as it is in service of their longer-term goals.
• They tend to define success in relative terms, and thus can be more competitive and transactional in their relationships than most other archetypes.

Strengths: disciplined and transparent.

Weaknesses: their competitiveness can degrade trust and camaraderie within teams. 

• They are on a mission to change the world. They form strong views on the way things should be and seek out the control necessary to achieve that vision.
• They are the most risk-tolerant and future-oriented of all the archetypes.
• Pioneers identify profoundly with their work. Their vision matters more than anything, and they are willing to make great personal sacrifices accordingly.
• Their work relationships tend to be more transactional in nature.

Strengths: infectious energy that can bring about lasting change.

Weaknesses: can be uncompromising and imperious.